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Baked Coconut Shrimp & Summer Cooking Goals

I’ve been doing this thing lately where I get so excited about seasonal cooking that I write down recipe goals or ideas for each season. Well, I just started it, so we’ll see how it carries through the year.   I write these recipe ideas, some new and some old, on a piece of paper […]

Pork Lettuce Wraps

Remember when I wrote about trying different meal services? Well, I can’t remember if I ever reported back, but we found one that we like and order on occasion. I had kind of written off most of them, since I love to shop for and prepare food, but Home Chef has been a great fit […]

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Fruitful Travels: Charleston, SC

I love the fact that there are so many fun and foodie-friendly cities within easy driving distance of us in NC. From the beach to the mountains, we’ve got plenty to choose from. And, oh the Southern food and seafood that abounds. One place that encapsulates all of that is Charleston, SC. Get my $10 […]

End of Summer Garden Update & Recipe

What a few months it’s been! We’ve been quite busy with family things, travel, hurricanes, vacations, etc., so it’s kind of nice for this summer season to be winding down. Don’t get me wrong: I really enjoyed this summer and my garden. Although I had some wins and some losses, I feel like I become […]

Fruitful Travels: Edinburgh, Scotland

I’m back with the fourth and final travel post from my May trip to the UK. And today, we’re going to Scotland. Make sure you don’t miss my England, Wales 1 & Wales 2 posts! I have always wanted to visit Scotland (and have been to England and Ireland, so why not?!) Scotland was such a […]